Police keen to speak to man about inappropriate touching of women on buses

CCTV still of a man police want to speak to in relation to two incidents of women being touched inappropriately while travelling on a bus

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CCTV stills were released of a man police want to speak to in relation to two incidents of women being touched inappropriately while travelling on buses in Merseyside.

The first incident happened on Friday, September 20, when a 27-year-old woman got onto a bus at James Street, Liverpool city centre to Huyton .

During the journey a man sat next to the woman and touched her on the leg inappropriately.

The offender then attempted to block the woman from leaving her seat but she later alighted from the bus and called police.

The second incident took place on Friday, December 27, when a 21-year-old woman got onto a bus at Queens Square, Liverpool city centre to Southport.

CCTV still of a man police want to speak to in relation to two incidents of women being touched inappropriately while travelling on a bus

During the journey a man sat next to the woman and touched her inappropriately on the leg.

When the woman alighted from the bus the man again grabbed her and the woman later called police.

Both women were left shaken following their ordeal but were uninjured. In both instances the man is described as being Asian, aged between 20 and 30, of a slim build with stubble on his face.

He was wearing a black waterproof jacket.

Officers believe the two incidents are linked.

Detectives believe the man pictured may be able to help them with their inquiries and would urge him or anyone who recognises him to get in touch.

Detective Inspector Andy Black, said: “These must have been distressing incidents for both women involved. No one should be subjected to such behaviour and our officers are actively seeking the man responsible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sefton CID on 0151 777 3055 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.